Beech 77 Skipper
The Beechcraft Skipper was a two-seat trainer designed to compete with the Cessna 150 and Piper Tomahawk in the late 1970s. Its low wing, T-tail, and broad canopy gave students excellent visibility and a more modern feel than many rivals. Production lasted only a few years, so the type never became as numerous as the Cessna trainers it targeted. Its distinctive T-tail makes it easy to identify among small piston trainers.
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The Skipper's T-tail and broad canopy set it apart from rival trainers like the Cessna 150, giving students clearer visibility.
Specifications
| Length | 7 m (23 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.8 m (32 ft) |
| Height | 2.6 m (9 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.8 t |
| Range | 500 NM (926 km) |
| Maximum speed | 110 kt (204 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 47 kt (87 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 ft (4,267 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Rate of climb | 720 ft/min (3.7 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 390 m (1,280 ft) |
| Landing distance | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 110 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming O-235 |
| Units built | 312 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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